Its walls are up to 36 meters high and 21 meters wide.

The approach to the fort is guarded by no fewer than seven huge gates.

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Past the gates, the fort-palace takes one’s breath away.

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Also noteworthy are Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Umaid Vilas and Maan Vilas.

This hill was known as Bhaurcheeria, the mountain of birds.

Upset at being forced to move Cheeria Nathji cursed Rao Jodha with “Jodha!

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May your citadel ever suffer a scarcity of water!”.

Source:Rajasthan Tourism India,Wikipedia

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